This regional circuit offers you to gain altitude to reach the highest peak in Costa Rica, only after having tasted the most delicious coffee and observed the most beautiful birds.

DURATION : 4 DAYS

– Discover the terroir of one of the best coffees in the world

– Observe the most mythical bird in the Americas and

– Climb the highest mountain in the country for a quality hike

DETAILED PROGRAMME

Day 1: departure from San José for Santa Maria de Dota (1h30) and visit of its cooperative and its coffee tower. Discover the drying and storage facilities of one of the best coffees in the world. Then visit the area along the valley that rises to Copey. (night in Copey)

Day 2: Wake up at dawn for an observation tour of Quetzals then departure for the paths of the Lyok Ami reserve (45 min) very close to the Tapanti National Park, take a walk in the paths of the reserve to see the thousand-year-old oaks . Then departure for the Chirripo region (1h50) (night in San Gerardo de Rivas)

Day3: ascent of Mount Chirripo. Departure at dawn for a walk of about 6 hours to the mountain refuge of the Chirripo National Park. Pass a succession of ecosystems from the cloud forest to the Páramo. Climb the Cordillera de Talamanca at its highest point. Spend the night in the mountain hut.

Day 4: You will leave the refuge in the early morning for the summit of Chirripo at 3820 meters above sea level! Admire the sunrise then begin the descent (5h) towards the entrance of the National Park. End of circuit and departure to San José (3h40)

INCLUDED

  • Car rental for your autotour
  • Hotel nights with breakfast included (on average 3 stars hotels)
  • Activities and visits described above
  • Lunch or dinner as described above
  • Our support 24h/24

NON INCLUDED

  • International flights
  • Gas, parking fees and toll charges
  • Private guides
  • Transports not planned in the tour described above
  • Activities and visits you decide to do during your free days
  • Every lunch and dinner not explicitly described above 
  • Souvenirs and tips
  • Cancellation / repatriation insurance

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

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FROM Ask us€ PER PERSON*

* Average price based on a group of 4 people. These prices are indivative and can vary depending on the season and demand. The exact price of our trip is detailed on our quotes. 

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